Materials Manager

Position Overview

Global Tier 1 Automotive supplier seeks an experienced Materials Manager for its Chattanooga manufacturing plant. The Materials Manager is a key member of the plant leadership team and is responsible for overseeing all materials, inventory, scheduling, and logistics functions to support efficient and cost-effective plant operations.

Compensation: $110,000 to $135,000 plus 10% bonus plus relocation assistance.

Location: Chattanooga TN.

Key Responsibilities

· Act as a core contributor on the plant management team.

· Lead and supervise all materials department personnel, including office/reception and designated HS&E responsibilities according to WCFP HS&E Appendix A and applicable WPS tasks.

· Oversee production scheduling, raw material planning, and maintenance of optimal raw material and finished-goods inventory levels.

· Manage warehousing, shipping, and receiving operations.

· Review, analyze, and interpret customer releases.

· Perform MRP activities and issue vendor releases.

· Drive optimization of freight utilization and cost.

· Maintain AS400 system accuracy and serve as liaison with the IT department.

· Develop, manage, and maintain the department’s operating budget.

Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.

· Relevant experience in a Tier 1 or Tier 2 Automotive manufacturing environment is mandatory.

· Expertise in computerized materials planning, inventory control, production scheduling, purchasing, traffic, warehousing, and shipping/receiving within a JIT manufacturing environment.

· Proficiency with ERP systems, including AS400, AS36, or comparable platforms.

· Strong communication, leadership, problem solving, and team building skills.

· Ability to interpret and analyze complex documentation and resolve issues effectively.

· Strong presentation skills with comfort presenting to senior stakeholders.

Why This Is a Great Opportunity:

Global Tier 1 supplier with over 60 plants and 7000 employees that invests heavily in development and succession planning. High visibility role with strong advancement potential.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $135,000.00 per year

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Manufacturing: 4 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Chattanooga, TN 37406 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Chattanooga, TN 37406: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person